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NDC archives management conference opens for registration

The International Conference on Archives Management—Digital Governance and Smart Services organized by the National Development Council’s National Archives Administration is open for registration from April 20 through May 6,...

Tourism Administration inks agreement with Taiwan High Speed Rail

The Tourism Administration, a part of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, announced the...

MOFA thanks African political figures for support of President Lai’s visit

The warm welcome expressed by more than 40 political figures from 11 African countries...

FM Lin welcomes US think tank delegation

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received a U.S. delegation led by John Hamre, president and...

Ukraine asks for weapons meant to fight Taliban – report

Ukraine has requested a supply of American military equipment that was originally intended to go to Afghanistan, before the American-backed government fell to the...

‘The US is a cancer of the earth’: Olympic icon hails ‘holiday for world’ after Beijing boycott

One of the greatest biathletes ever has hailed the news that the US will be boycotting the Beijing Olympics, accusing America of causing "blood...

CIA director claims Russia turned his hair gray

Working as the American ambassador to Russia in the early 2000s was so stressful, it caused CIA Director William Burns’ hair to lose its...

How the West could punish Russia for invading Ukraine

If Moscow orders an invasion of Ukraine, the EU and US would consider hard-hitting sanctions targeting major Russian banks and Moscow’s ability to convert...

Dozens of ICU medics test positive for Covid-19 after Christmas party

Dozens of hospital workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in Spain after hanging out at a Christmas party, officials have said. Extra shifts and...

5 more European tourist hotspots now on Covid ‘stop list’

Americans are now advised against traveling to some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations after they were added to the list of “very...

Fed bigger threat to stock markets than Omicron – Morgan Stanley

The potential impact of the US Federal Reserve’s move on speeding up the taper of asset purchases may turn into a much bigger headwind...

Russian Olympic Committee responds to US boycott of Beijing Olympics

The Russian Olympic Committee has described Washington's diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics as "counterproductive", calling for unity between the sides after a...

First papal visit to Russia in pipeline – report

Pope Francis has revealed that he would be willing to make history and travel to Moscow for a face-to-face meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch...

Move to Western rhythm prompts major UAE switch

Government workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon work Monday to Friday, with their weekend on Saturday and Sunday, similar to how...

Germany’s new govt coalition deal finally signed

Germany’s Social Democrats have struck a coalition deal with the Greens and the liberal Free Democrats for the first time in the nation’s history....

Facebook sued for $150bn over role in ‘genocide’

Facebook has been sued over the role it played in a hate-speech campaign that led to the violent persecution of the Rohingya, a Muslim...

Oculus VR wiz calls big-name tech journalist ‘bully’

Veteran tech columnist Kara Swisher, once branded “the most powerful tech journalist” in the US, has been accused of bullying the subjects of her...

Putin-Biden talks: Is there any hope for compromise?

With Russian President Vladimir Putin set to hold talks with his American counterpart, Joe Biden, on Tuesday, there is no doubt that Ukraine is...

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